Oct 16

Why Zara Larsson Refuses to Censor Herself – or Dim Her Joy

The Swedish pop star Zara Larsson sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss her stratospheric year of taking control of her career and stepping into a new era of bonafide pop superstardom. She spoke about her surge in cultural relevance — from the TikTok resurrection of her 2015 hit “ ... Show More

1h 7m

Oct 9

Karol G on Bringing Latin Culture to the World’s Biggest Stages

The Colombian pop star Karol G sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss her recent stadium run of touring her albums – 2025’s “Tropicoqueta” and 2026’s “No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto” – as well as headlining Coachella 2026. She also discusses representing Latin culture on global s ... Show More

1h 2m

Oct 2

Miranda Lambert on Mentoring Ella Langley, Reconciling with Kacey Musgraves & Country’s New Era

Miranda Lambert rose as one of country’s true female superstars throughout the 2000s and 2010s — an era when women with her level of success in Nashville were few and far between. Lambert sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss country music’s long-running cold war with female perfo ... Show More

1h 11m

Oct 2014

Must-Hear Music Podcast 10/1/2014

Billboard staffers discuss Thom Yorke's BitTorrent album, One Direction's controversial new song, Lorde's 'Hunger Games' track and Gerard Way's solo album. Plus: Lucinda Williams, Iceage, Flight Facilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32m 55s

Jun 2017

Must-Hear Music Podcast: Lorde, SZA & Marlene

Billboard staffers discuss Lorde's new album 'Melodrama,' SZA's 'Ctrl' ("Drew Barrymore" in particular) and up-and-comer Marlene on the Must-Hear Music podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23m 10s

Jan 2023

The Best 2022 Music You Didn't Hear (Pt. 1)

An in-depth look at some of the best songs and albums you may have missed in 2022, from country/Americana to Afropop to metal. Mankaprr Conteh, Kory Grow, and Joseph Hudak join host Brian Hiatt for the discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice ... Show More

1h 27m

Jul 2015

Drake's Meek Mill Diss Track, Sam Smith & Disclosure, Carly Rae Jepsen, Prince Royce & Tyga & More

Must-Hear Music podcast: Billboard staffers discuss Drake's "Back to Back," Disclosure & Sam Smith's "Omen," Carly Rae Jepsen's "Run Away With Me," Prince Royce & Tyga's "Double Vision," Gallant's "Weight in Gold" (Ta-ku remix), Clairity's "Velcro" and more. Hosted on Acast. See ... Show More

47m 11s

Jan 2022

The Best 2021 Albums You Didn’t Hear

We guide you through the hip-hop, country/Americana, and metal albums you may have missed in 2021, as well as some bigger names, from Megan Thee Stallion to Eric Church. Host Brian Hiatt is joined by Jeff Ihaza, Joseph Hudak, and Kory Grow for the discussion Learn more about your ... Show More

51m 28s

Oct 2020

Run the Jewels

That's right, Killer Mike and El-P talking about hip-hop, muscle cars, politics, albums, how they got together and get along...dive deep with these raconteurs! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat ... Show More

2h 1m

Sep 2014

Billboard's Must-Hear Music 9/4/14

Billboard writers discuss new music from Kendrick Lamar & Flying Lotus, TV on the Radio, Jessie Ware, Nick Hakim and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25m 55s

Mar 2017

Zayn, Kendrick Lamar, Local Natives & Mount Eerie: New Songs

On this week's Must-Hear Music podcast, Billboard staffers discuss Zayn's "Still Got Time" ft. PartyNextDoor, Kendrick Lamar's "The Heart Part 4," Local Natives "I Saw You Close Your Eyes" and Mount Eerie's "Real Death." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ... Show More

27m 28s

Popcast (Deluxe): Listening to Beyoncé &...